Castaway on the Moon

A quiet, quirky and tender experience about finding connection in isolation, balancing melancholy with whimsical humor.

Directed by

Lee Hae-jun

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Starring

Jung Jae-young, Jung Ryeo-won, Yang Mi-kyung

Tagline

Once in a life time, There comes a moment that you live in HOPE.

Overview

Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.

How it feels

Melancholic, whimsical, warm and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, loneliness, survival, love

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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